Summary
World War I Peace Medal Treaty made by Spink & Son, London, 1919.
This is an example of the medals that were issued to mark the Treaty of Versailles following the end of the World War I,
Obverse Description
A crowned bust of the King facing left; around, GEORGIVS V REX ET IMP:
Reverse Description
Victory standing facing holding a dove in her right hand and dividing the legend, WELCOME PEACE 1914 1919. The makers details in small letters SPINK & SON LONDON below
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1919 AD
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Issued By
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
GEORGIVS V REX ET IMP: WELCOME PEACE 1914 1919 SPINK & SON LONDON
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
35 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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